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Ropes & Gray

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$18.50 - $23/hr

Work with law school student groups to execute recruiting initiatives. * Assist with all aspects of 1L, 3L, clerk and LLM hiring. Summer Associate Program: * Assist with summer program event ...

Proskauer

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

The role supports law student recruiting, callback interview coordination, summer associate program ... Organize and execute 1L outreach, including but not limited to planning law school panels ...

Ropes & Gray

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Boston, MA

$18.50 - $23/hr

Work with law school student groups to execute recruiting initiatives. * Assist with all aspects of 1L, 3L, clerk and LLM hiring. Summer Associate Program: * Assist with summer program event ...

Proskauer

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

$55K - $60K/yr

The role supports law student recruiting, callback interview coordination, summer associate program ... Organize and execute 1L outreach, including but not limited to planning law school panels ...

Ropes & Gray

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Boston, MA

$18.50 - $23/hr

Work with law school student groups to execute recruiting initiatives. * Assist with all aspects of 1L, 3L, clerk and LLM hiring. Summer Associate Program: * Assist with summer program event ...

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How much do summer 1l jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer 1l in the United States is $20.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Summer 1L position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer 1L, you need strong legal research, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills, typically developed through completion of your first year of law school. Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis is highly valuable, along with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Superior communication, adaptability, and attention to detail will help you stand out in fast-paced legal environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing high-quality work, effectively supporting supervising attorneys, and gaining practical experience in a legal setting.

What kind of work and responsibilities can a Summer 1L expect during their internship?

As a Summer 1L, you will typically be involved in a variety of tasks such as legal research, drafting memoranda, assisting with document review, and participating in meetings or case strategy sessions. You may also have opportunities to observe court hearings, client meetings, or depositions, depending on the organization's focus and size. Collaboration with attorneys and other interns is common, and you can expect feedback to help you develop your practical legal skills. These experiences are designed to expose you to different areas of law and offer a hands-on introduction to the workings of a legal practice.

What is a Summer 1L?

A Summer 1L job is a legal internship for first-year law students (1Ls) during the summer after their first year of law school. These positions are offered by law firms, government agencies, public interest organizations, and judges. The work typically involves legal research, writing, and observing court proceedings or client meetings. Summer 1L jobs help students gain practical experience and make connections in the legal field.

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Infographic showing various Summer 1L job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 30% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 8% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,263 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

2027 2L Privacy Summer Associate

Fenwick & West LLP

Washington, DC • On-site

$225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Fenwick & West serves technology and life sciences companies, from innovators to market leaders, in artificial intelligence, social media, gaming, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, cryptocurrency, digital health care, and other tech-forward industries.
Our Privacy & Cybersecurity Group helps companies of all sizes plan for growth and manage the risks associated with the collection, use, and disclosure of consumer, health, financial, employee, children's, biometric and other sensitive information. We also provide clients with comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy legal services, from governance, preparedness, and compliance to data breach response, and defense of regulatory investigations and multidistrict class-action litigation, as well as privacy product counseling and advisory services.

Job Description:

We are seeking qualified law students who are interested in a career in privacy & cybersecurity law to join our Privacy & Cybersecurity Group for our 2027 Summer Program in our Mountain View (CA), New York, or Washington, DC offices. Eligible applicants should expect to complete the equivalent of four semesters of law school prior to the start of the summer of 2027.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and undergraduate and complete 1L law school transcript. Cover letters should discuss the applicant's interest in our Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, and indicate the office location(s) of interest. Applicants will be evaluated on the merits of their application materials and their interviews.

If you have any questions about the status of your application, please reach out to recruiting@fenwick.com.

The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is: $225,000.


Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated annual compensation for this position, which will be paid on a pro-rated basis, is: $225,000

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